Chancellor rumoured to be considering £2bn of cuts to benefits while reducing inheritance tax

Jeremy Hunt has said he faces “difficult decisions” before the autumn statement, as he is considering reducing benefits while cutting inheritance tax.

The chancellor is thought to be considering £2bn of cuts to benefits, including stopping people who are unemployed but not actively looking for work from claiming free prescriptions and discounted bus travel.

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